what should i buy

Hey folks
I'm looking to buy my first rifle soon, its kinda weird because I own 3 glocks and a mossberg 500 mariner JIC but no rifle.
My budget is between 1000$ - 1500$
So I'm debating on whether I should go AK or AR
If I go ak it would be an arsenal sgl 31-84http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct944.aspx

Consider the Sig556. Its like an AK in most respects but with the advantages of 5.56/.223 ammo and standard AR mags. The prices are comparable to a good AR. Cleaning is very easy and it can go a very long time between cleanings if necessary. Parts are much more common than they used to be and in most cases rated for considerably more cycles than the average AR. More than enough aftermarket accessories available as well. Great nitrated barrel with a 1:7 twist and long stroke AK style piston and bolt group make it perfect for all kinds of ammo...dirty and clean alike. It will eat common 55g ammo very well with good accuracy and it will absolutely excell at the heavier stuff. Nice ambi safety and a very good (not world class match king but very good) trigger too. Keep in mind that you will need to spend for good irons, but even then it is still comparable to a good AR.

The AR vs AK debate is probably more opinionated than the "which caliber is best" debate but the 556 is an excellent choice. That doesn't make any other choice bad or worse, but the 556 is worthy of serious consideration. WRT the 5.45x39 AK, it is a great and affordable platform, but I would only get one for fun once I had everything else I really wanted. Very little non import ammo or parts for those, and that could dry up real quick with reactionary legislation very soon.

In any case, do your research soon and get something that you are looking at because there is a very good chance you may not have the opportunity soon.

I really really like my LWRC M6A2. Is it worth the $2200 I paid for it? Maybe. This was not my first AR so I didn't have to worry about buying optics, slings and sling mounts, or magazines. If you want a piston gun, the LWRC is a great option. It's well built, and it's proving itself to be accurate and durable. I've run the gun hard, and it hasn't failed me yet.

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I really really like my LWRC M6A2. Is it worth the $2200 I paid for it? Maybe. This was not my first AR so I didn't have to worry about buying optics, slings and sling mounts, or magazines. If you want a piston gun, the LWRC is a great option. It's well built, and it's proving itself to be accurate and durable. I've run the gun hard, and it hasn't failed me yet.

I'm kinda in the same place as the OP. You may also want to check out Spike's Tactical. They have some nice gear also along with their ARs. I'm looking at possibly buying one of their uppers with a CHF (cold hammer forged) barrel.